Vinyl Community Podcasts

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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https://recordcollectornews.com

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Apr 14, 2026

Axpona 2026 Panel: Is it The Best Time EVER to Be a Record Collector?

Apr 14, 2026

48 min

Is this the BEST time ever to collect vinyl… or are we just living through the most complicated era the hobby has ever seen?

Fresh off the floor at the 2026 AXPONA North American Audio Expo, this episode features a panel discussion moderated by Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News— featuring Concert Buddie, Louie V (Vinyl Latte), and David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) — as they tackle the state of vinyl record collecting in present times.

From explosive growth and mainstream popularity to rising prices and reissue overload, this conversation pulls no punches. Is vinyl more accessible than ever, or is the barrier to entry quietly getting higher? Are collectors thriving in a golden age of availability, or drowning in a sea of variants, represses, and FOMO-driven buying?

The panel dives into:

The reality behind today’s booming vinyl market
Whether scarcity still matters in the age of endless reissues
How apps, online marketplaces, and digital tools are reshaping crate digging
Why Gen Z could hold the key to the future of the hobby
Is Classic Rock now becoming the easiest to find genre?
And tips, tactics, and best practices aimed at making your collecting better for using them!

Ultimately, the panel doesn’t give a simple yes-or-no answer—but instead paints a nuanced picture: this may be the most active era in vinyl history, but whether it’s the “best” depends on what kind of collector you are.

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For more on moderator Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News:

For more on Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

IG: @audio_excursion

For more on Louie V. (Vinyl Latte):

https://www.youtube.com/@VinylLatte

IG: @vinyllattecafe

shop: vinyl-latte-shop.fourthwall.com

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Apr 13, 2026

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is the "VC" Too Crowded?

Apr 13, 2026

39 min

Continuing the conversation from SURFACE NOISE to these here BONUS TRAX, technology still lingers in the air. For the bonus morsel, the panel openly opines whether the "VC" (Vinyl Community on YouTube) is too crowded. With some many options and so little time, how do we consistently support each other in the vinyl battlefield of opinions, takes, and time stealing content? What caused this explosion of content creation? Are the motivations different than they were before the pandemic-inspired explosion of the hobby? Or is this simply the rest of social media catching up to a legacy hobby of vintage collecting goodness?

Those questions answered (somewhat), only with these BONUS TRAX!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@staticatx

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

For more on Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and his new app to take your Discogs experience next level:

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Apr 9, 2026

Surface Noise | Is the Future of Analog...Digital?

Apr 9, 2026

1hr 20 min

Get ready for a thought-provoking new episode of SURFACE NOISE as we dive into one of the biggest questions facing vinyl collectors today: is the future of analog… digital?

Kicking it off with the latest current events in the world of music and vinyl, we touch on:

(1) The passing of a hip hop legend

(2) VinylCon expands to NYC (Brooklyn)

(3) Coachella takes place this weekend....is it any good?

(4) Megadeth FINALLY reissues two of their fan favorite classics on vinyl in Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia

(5) Axpona takes place this weekend, with a few familiar faces talking records #cheapplug

After breaking down the latest headlines and weekly current events shaping the vinyl record collecting landscape, we turn our focus to the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and crate digging. Are record fairs and local shops still king—or are apps and online platforms becoming the new frontier for scoring rare and valuable finds? In this episode, we explore emerging tools that could redefine the hobby we spotlight the new Spinz app, developed by our own SN alumnus Jason “Spinz Vinyl” Elwood to discuss how it’s designed to enhance the record collecting experience—from discovery to cataloging and beyond. Also joining the dais this 'sode is Joel from Static ATX Records to give his point of view as a record store owner/operator on the importance of function and user interface when it comes to selling your wares through those platforms.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode tackles where the hobby is headed, what tools you should have on your radar, and how digital platforms might shape the next generation of vinyl culture.

🎧 Tune in and join the conversation as we ask: Is analog’s future actually driven by digital?

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@staticatx

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

For more on Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and his new app to take your Discogs experience next level:

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://www.joiecalio.com/

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Apr 8, 2026

Concert Buddie | Everyone Loves a Sequel! Dada x Record Store Day, Round 2 - Interview with Joie Calio

Apr 8, 2026

42 min

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into one of alternative rock’s most beloved cult bands as Concert Buddie returns to Vinyl Community Podcasts with a must-hear interview featuring Joie Calio of Dada.

In this episode, we explore the long-awaited vinyl debut of "El Subliminoso", the band’s third studio album, arriving for the very first time on wax as part of Record Store Day 2026. Following the overwhelming response to last year’s reissue of "Puzzle", collectors and fans alike are asking the big question: will vinyl lightning strike twice?

Joie shares his thoughts on the reception to "Puzzle" being one of the most sought after releases of RSD 2025 - driving the aftermarket frenzied with demand - and whether that success propelled this album towards this year's starting gate. Get behind-the-scenes stories about the making of "El Subliminoso", the importance of seeing the work get released on the format he loves, and what this effort means to both longtime fans and a new generation of record collectors. We also dig into what Joie plans on doing this time around on RSD26 (cookies, part deux?), the evolving culture of Record Store Day, and whether this highly anticipated and it's smaller print of pressings (possibly topping out at 1500) can satisfy the ever-hungry vinyl community.

Whether you're a dedicated collector, a fan of 90s alternative rock, or someone chasing the thrill of Record Store Day exclusives, this conversation delivers insight, nostalgia, and plenty of collector-focused perspective.

Topics include:

The history and legacy of "El Subliminoso"
Why this album is finally getting a vinyl release
Reflections on the success of "Puzzle" for Record Store Day
The current state of vinyl collecting and demand
Tips and expectations for Record Store Day 2026

Keep your eyes and earholes ready for more interviews, vinyl news, and collector insights from Concert Buddie and Vinyl Community Podcasts! 🔔

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For more on Joie Calio | Dada | 7Horse:

http://dadaforever.com/

https://www.7horsemusic.com/

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10

Apr 6, 2026

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Inventions

Apr 6, 2026

37 min

After another triumphant turn around the turntable, the crew from SURFACE NOISE still had a few clips in the chamber in the form of BONUS TRAX. For this extra session, this band of vinyl junkies shared some thoughts they had in the form of Vinyl Inventions: what tools, tech, or ideas could make vinyl collecting even better? From innovative storage solutions to next-gen cleaning systems—and even a few wild concepts—we imagine what the future of the hobby could look like (including devices inspired by nail polish - thank John Bong for this one). 🤑

Whether you're hunting for that perfect pressing, upgrading your setup, or hitting record shows across the country, BONUS TRAX is packed with insight, inspiration, and maybe a little perspiration. Better switch up that deodorant, if you know what's good for you! 🤖

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Apr 2, 2026

Surface Noise | When What We Already Have Isn't Good Enough

Apr 2, 2026

1hr 9 min

Welcome back our fellow seasoned audiophiles! Get ready for another must-listen episode of SURFACE NOISE, the podcast where the vinyl community dives deep into the trends, habits, and future of record collecting.

First the panel jumps into the latest current events making waves in the world of vinyl record collecting, including some reissue announcements sure to make us say "hmmm"....including a new MoFi One-Step of Television's debut albut Marquee Moon, the Vinylphyle series continues with a classic 90's album from the Cranberries - Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We - and Rhino HiFi with not one but two new titles - Uncle Tupelo's Anodyne and a live recording from the J. Geils Band called "Live - Full House". Raise your hand out there if you are itching for these fresh reissues!

Next, we tap into the collector mindset with a deep discussion on why vinyl collectors upgrade what they already own. From chasing better pressings and audiophile reissues to investing in higher-end turntables, cartridges, and speakers, what drives the constant pursuit of “better”? Is it about sound quality, collectibility, or something deeper within the hobby? Is "Frankenstein-ing" to complete the pieces of a complete album a form of OCD or archival restoration?

You decide, only on the latest SURFACE NOISE!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://www.vrmagroup.com

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Apr 1, 2026

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Behind the Scenes of Vinyl Record Manufacturing - VRMA Board Member Bryan Ekus

Apr 1, 2026

27 min

For his next audio excursion join David Bianco from the Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion YouTube channel as he sits down with Bryan Ekus of the Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association and President of Making Vinyl (links below) to explore what really happens behind the scenes in vinyl record manufacturing. From pressing plant capacity and production timelines to supply chain challenges and quality control, this conversation breaks down the key factors shaping today’s vinyl boom.

Bryan shares insider insight into how manufacturers are adapting to rising demand, what causes delays, and what collectors, artists, and labels should understand about the production process. Whether you’re deep into vinyl collecting or just curious how records are made, this episode offers a clear and informative look inside the industry.

Hear all about it, here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

For more on Bryan Erkus and the Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association:

https://makingvinyl.com

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

IG: @audio_excursion

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